When an ex-husband remarries will their combined income be considered for child support of his children?

NO. The statute specifically says that only the parties income is used in the child support calculations -- not the new spouse. If a Petition to...

I am arranging to watch my kids 5 days a week until my ex-wife gets off work. What parenting plan does this best describe?

Parenting plans do not have descriptions and can be very detailed and complex. I guess I don't understand the question. Please consult with a local...

Will a divorce trial go forward if only one party confirms the trial date?

If you are represented by counsel, please confer with him/her. Counsel is in the best position to answer your question.

Do we need to move to China before living in the USA?

This is far too complex to answer in a forum of this nature. Please consult with an Immigration attorney who can review all of your paperwork and a...

False Claims of Abuse

If you live in Vancouver and are filing in OR, you're going to need to hire an OR attorney. Anytime you propose a change in physical custody, not...

How can I get copies of notes from a CPS investigation?

In Snohomish county, the clerks office issues an automatic TRO for any action filed that involves children. The TRO stays in effect until further...

Responding to motions when a party is living out of state

You can ask for a short continuance, but the 60 days to respond is to the Petition itself, not the motion. If you can respond to the motion within...

Can I submit a declaration after I've filed my response for petition of temporary custody?

In King county there are specific rules and procedures as to how and when to submit declarations. Reply declarations must be submitted two court...

How to prove infant's father is driving him without insurance in violation of parenting plan?

In Wa. state a motion for contempt is an extraordinary remedy that the courts take very seriously. In every Wa. state parenting plan there is a...

In Wa. state, there used to be an intentional tort for which one spouse could sue another, alienation of affection. However, in 1980 the State...